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Pitcher Ko Woo-seok Suspended 10 Games Over Alleged Foreign Substance in Glove
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Pitcher Ko Woo-seok Suspended 10 Games Over Alleged Foreign Substance in Glove

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean pitcher Ko Woo-seok has been suspended for 10 games after a foreign substance was allegedly found in his glove during a Triple-A appearance.
  • The incident raises concerns about his potential return to Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • Ko, who moved to the St. Paul Saints, a Minnesota Twins affiliate, was ejected from the game following the discovery.

South Korean pitcher Ko Woo-seok has been handed a 10-game suspension following an alleged incident involving a foreign substance found in his glove during a recent appearance in Minor League Baseball's Triple-A. The suspension casts a shadow over his aspirations for a return to Major League Baseball (MLB).

Ko, who was recently assigned to the St. Paul Saints, an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, was ejected from the game after the substance was reportedly discovered. The Minnesota Star Tribune reported the suspension, detailing the circumstances that led to Ko's removal from the field.

This development adds another layer of difficulty to Ko's efforts to re-establish himself in professional baseball after previous challenges. The specifics of the foreign substance and the exact context of its discovery are central to the ongoing situation.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.